GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:30 PM The cozy world of Australian solo developer James Bendon and KRAFTON's survival life sim Dinkum is now available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Cozy Survival Life Sim Dinkum Now Available for Nintendo Switch Worldwide appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:51 PM As part of a free update to SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWords, legendary Like a Dragon protagonist Ichiban Kasuga is now available as a racer in this red-hot title. The post Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free Ichiban Kasuga Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:27 PM The One Piece is real! Koei Tecmo and Bandai Namco's One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 has charted a course for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S November 20. The post One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Launching for PS5 and Xbox Series X November 20 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:43 PM See what top critics are saying about Arc Games and Chief Rebel's "MODA" Fellowship with the new accolades trailer for the title. The post Fellowship Accolades Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:35 PM The first multiplayer party game in SEGA's iconic Sonic series, the world of Sonic Rumble - and its chaotic survival battles - is now available. The post Chaotic Party Game Sonic Rumble Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:32 PM Providing a social gaming platform where one can play games, build worlds, and earn rewards, The Sandbox is featuring a biblical collaboration that pays host to the historical crime drama Peaky Blinders. The post Peaky Blinders Coming to The Sandbox Alpha Season 6 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:16 PM
AirTags leverage Apple's Find My network to track keys, wallets, and luggage anywhere. The post AirTags Are Going for Nearly Free for Early Black Friday, Amazon Has Sold 10K Units Today appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:50 PM
This HP laptop packs 32GB RAM, 1TB storage, and touchscreen navigation for everyday computing. The post HP Knocks $1,400 Off This Laptop (i3, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), Now Goes for Pocket Change with $299 in Free Accessories appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:45 PM
A labor group claims Rockstar Games is union busting The post <i>GTA 6</i> Studio Says Devs Were Fired For Leaking Company Secrets appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 8:05 PM
The Inspiron 16 Dell laptop combines Intel Core 7 processing power, massive RAM and generous storage. The post Dell Begins Black Friday with 70% Off This 1TB SSD Windows Laptop, Prime Gets Nearly $2,300 Off appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:40 PM
This M4 MacBook Air delivers all-day power, Apple Intelligence and stunning display. The post Apple Goes All Out with Black Friday Deal, MacBook Air Crashes to a Brand New Record Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:25 PM
Grab this excellent previous-generation model for less than $500. The post Amazon Clears Out Its Pixel 9 Stock for Practically Nothing, Just Ahead of Holiday Rush appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:41 PM
Custom lighting that reflects your mood? Yes, please. The post Philips Hue Smart Lighting with 3 Bulbs Reaches New Record Low, Amazon Cuts Nearly 50% Off appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:10 PM
Staying powered on the go has never been cheaper. The post Amazon Is Cleaning Out Stock, Baseus 100W USB-C Charger Selling for Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:25 PM
Build the city of love right from your couch for just $40 with this deal. The post The Eiffel Tower Is on Sale, Iconic Paris LEGO Set Going for Pennies on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:08 PM
Mizkif says the accusations are false and have cost him over $896,000 The post Top Twitch Streamer Sues Emiru And Asmongold For Defamation Over Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:54 PM
Sonic Rumble is a bad game made worse with gross monetization The post <i>Sonic</i>'s Latest Outing Is A Grim <i>Fall Guys</i> Knock-Off With $60 Skins appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:45 PM
I took on an aggressive player, raced against the clock, and found some great loot to fund future trips Topside The post You Can Squeeze Plenty Of Action Into One Hour Of <i>Arc Raiders</i> appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:33 PM
You may not like running around Lumiose, but it gets the most important part of city living right The post <em>Pokémon Legends: Z-A</em> Knows The Heart Of A City Is Its People appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:25 PM
Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence are reportedly producing the Muppets spin-off The post Finally, Miss Piggy Is Getting Her Own Movie appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:00 PM
The publisher is taking a victory lap for delaying its recent blockbuster The post Report: Ubisoft Details Its Battle To Overcome <i>Assassin's Creed Shadows</i> 'Haters' appeared first on Kotaku. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:54 PM  There is perhaps no better setting than some woods or a forest that just sucks ass. Just a confusing, scary, maybe sometimes enchanting mess of nature that is impossible to navigate. Today's latest update for Peak just so happens to present such a visage, with towering, beautiful trees, and yet again a wonderful sense of scale. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:50 PM  Throughout my time playing Hollow Knight: Silksong, I mostly didn't actually miss the first game's not-so-titular Knight. I do love that bug, it's just Hornet made for quite a compelling protagonist (even if I think that the game has a number of issues that go further than just it being potentially unfairly hard). I doubt this will be a universal feeling however, which is where this handy mod where you can once again play as the Knight, but in Silksong, comes into play. |
Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00 PM
Capcom has uploaded detailed guidelines on what kind of fan content it allows for its intellectual properties. They're available on Capcom's official website in fifteen language options (albeit with some regional overlaps).
Fan content that falls within the permitted guidelines can be uploaded and enjoyed without contacting Capcom. Capcom defines fan content as artwork, comics, fanfiction, games, models, music, cosplay photographs and outfits, and videos of its intellectual properties. You have to make it clear that what you're making is fan content, so people won't mistake it for something official.
Though Capcom prohibits people from making fan content to sell it, it makes an exception for hobbyists so long as they don't plan on selling a lot or making a lot or money. It also only allows for people to sell figures or garage kits at events like WonFes. This is because Capcom has already given the legal okay for them. As a note, even if you follow all of the rules, you'll still have to take down whatever you posted if Capcom asks you to.
Aside from the above guidelines, Capcom also has basic rules for what kinds of fan content you can produce. For example, you can't make artwork promoting religion or politics, or slandering specific groups and people. You also cannot make anything that would damage Capcom's image. These are the basic rules that most companies, such as Sega, ask users to follow if they want to use their intellectual properties for content.
You can read the full list of guidelines on the Capcom website.
The post Capcom Shared Game Fan Creation and Derivatives Guidelines appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:00 PM
Netflix's latest casting reveal for the live-action adaptation of One Piece has to do with season 3 instead of the more imminent season 2, and it involves the actor who will play Portgas D Ace. Xolo Mariduena will portray the Straw Hats ally. There's also a video to go along with the announcement.
Here's the clip from social media revealing Xolo Mariduena will be Portgas D Ace in the live-action adaptation of One Piece season 3. He's holding a script for it in front of his face in the early seconds, with it being labled as being "for Ace" on the front. Mariduena is reading from it in the video and says, "A huge explosion, and Ace steps out of the flames." He then gets a call from Inaki Godoy saying, "We're ready for you, man!"
In the original anime and manga, Portgas D Ace makes his proper debut in the Arabasta Arc that ended the Arabasta part of the story. This reveal offers a bit of context as to when the second season of the live-action show might end. We currently know it definitely goes over the Loguetown Arc, Reverse Mountain Arc, and Drum Island Arc, as Laboon came up, Chopper joins the crew, Dorry and Brogy appear, and Baroque Works characters were cast and introduced. Netflix also confirmed Bon Clay will be played by Cole Escola in season 3, and Baroque Works' Mr. 2 first appeared in the Arabasta Arc too.
As for Xolo Mariduena, he's been quite active as of late. One of his most recent roles was as Jamie Reyes, the hero of Blue Beetle, and he also showed up in Cobra Kai. He voices Heisuke in Sakamoto Days too.
The One Piece season 2 live-action adaptation release date is March 10, 2026, and it will be on Netflix, Season 1 is available now, and season 3 is in the works. The original anime is on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Viz Media handles the manga in English.
The post One Piece Live-Action Season 3 Portgas D Ace Actor Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:00 PM
Square Enix opened pre-orders for the FFXII Play Arts Shin Fran figure, making her the latest Final Fantasy character to join that line. She'll debut in Japan on May 30, 2026, followed by a worldwide release. She's 35,200円 on the eStore and 299.99€ in the European Square Enix Store. The North American one hasn't added a listing for her yet, but the FFXIII Lightning figure in that line costs $219.99 and the FFVII Rebirth Vincent one is $199.99.
As is common with the Play Arts Shin line, this is an articulated figure. Fran comes with additional hand parts, a bow with actual string that can be stretched, an arrow, and a gun. She'll stand at over a foot tall (320mm). She'll also come with an extra face plate, and we can adjust eye positions.
Here are the first photos of her, including two that show all of her parts and accessories.
This is the second recent figure of Fran to come up. Good Smile Company announced a scale figure of the heroine at Wonder Festival 2025 Winter. She also already appeared in the Play Arts Kai line.
The Final Fantasy XII Play Arts Shin Fran figure will debut in Japan on May 30, 2026, then show up worldwide after, and versions of FFXII itself are on the PS2, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
The post FFXII Play Arts Shin Fran Figure Debuts in May 2026 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:31 PM
It appears that the Halloween wishes of PEAK players have borne fruit as the new Roots update has added zombies into the mix.
Zombies in PEAK are essentially undead scouts who got infected with spores and lost their lives. They're going to make your life very difficult as you try to ascend to the top. To make matters worse, getting a zombie bite will prove to be deadly and end your run prematurely.
That said, you'll have to get bitten and also cure yourself if you're aiming to complete the Undead Encounter badge.
How to complete the Undead Encounter badge in PEAK
The Undead Encounter badge in PEAK involves you getting bitten by a zombie and then curing the bite. Zombies appear to be typically located in level 02 of the Roots biome. They're not present in any other biome (which is a relief). To find them, you'll also have to cross the first level.
Zombies always lie on the ground, and they will appear to be inactive. They only come to life (of sorts) when you're close to them. Of course, it's impossible to avoid them at all times. If they get close enough, they will bite, and you'll get infected.
If you stay infected for long, you'll become an undead yourself. What you need to do is to cure yourself.
Once you cure the zombie bite and finish your run, you'll be able to complete the Undead Encounter badge in PEAK. The Roots update has certainly added some formidable challenges for the players, and earning the Applied Esoterica badge can be a true challenge.
The post How to cure a zombie bite in PEAK and get the Undead Encounter badge appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:03 PM
It's dark before 5pm here nowadays so that means only one thing: seasonal affective disorder! Okay, maybe two things. It's also Game of the Year discussion time.
2025 has been a long grind for everybody, but there's been a myriad of excellent titles that have made the days go by a bit more easily. The year is winding down with just under two months left, and I have my own frontrunner for GOTY 2025, but I genuinely think you can't go wrong with a number of titles.
Our Destructoid chat was abuzz today with discussion about GOTY 2025, sparked on by the fact that ARC Raiders may have thrust itself into the conversation, especially considering its multiplayer focus while most of the other games on the shortlist this year are single-player excursions. We'll be talking more about awards in a few weeks, but for now, let's open up the discussion with you all.
If we're going strictly by review scores, then no game has a better claim for GOTY than Hades 2. While it launched into early access in 2024, it launched on all applicable platforms just over a month ago and has a whopping 95 overall Metascore when it comes to critics (I gave it a high score myself), and 8.7 user score. It's a masterpiece and evolution of the roguelike genre.
Then there's the game on the tip of most gamers' tongues this year: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. With a 92 Metascore, it's one of the best-rated games of the year, and may come to define what most players think of the turn-based RPG genre. It's the game I think of most when it comes to excellence in 2025 as an expertly-crafted title made all the more impressive that it came from a small team of mostly ex-Ubisoft devs based in France.
And it just gets wilder from there. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is arguably some of Hideo Kojima's best work. Hollow Knight: Silksong delivered on impossible levels of hype after going M.I.A. for years. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 provided a stellar RPG experience.
Puzzles more your thing? Blue Prince took everyone by surprise when it dropped in April. Easy-going co-op gamer? Split Fiction was another stellar two-player entry from Hazelight Studios. Open-world platformer lover? Donkey Kong Bananza became one of the Switch 2's first must-have games this summer. And all of them have a case for GOTY discussion.
The list goes on. Sword of the Sea, Monster Hunter: Wilds, Absolum, Ball x Pit, if you've played it in 2025 and you name it, you can probably make a case for it to win some awards. And the variety in there is just fantastic for gamers, because there's something for just about anybody.
So now, I feel compelled to pose the question to you, dear reader: what's your pick for GOTY 2025? Let us know in the comments below, and keep it civil, because it doesn't feel like there's any wrong answer.
The post The 2025 Game of the Year field is crowded and varied, and I don't think there's a wrong answer within appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 3:41 PM
Upgrading the workshop is of the utmost importance to all ARC Raiders players. However, doing so isn't so easy, given that many of the workstations require tons of rare and hard-to-obtain materials to be improved.
The Explosives Station needs a peculiar item called Laboratory Reagents, which can prove daunting to obtain.
Here's where you should look to consistently find this crucial item.
ARC Raiders Laboratory Reagents location
Laboratory Reagents are a random drop found in the world and cannot be purchased from any vendor at the moment. This means you can solely get it by looting specific containers, with some areas having a greater chance to drop them.
Thus, you should look for the Laboratory Reagents in areas marked as Medical, such as the Hospital in the Buried City map, which has high odds of dropping several of these items per run. Additionally, the Arrival Building on Spaceport tends to contain a lot of Medical items, including Laboratory Reagents. Scour all the wings of the structure to maximize loot, as this place also drops a lot of cool stuff from other categories.
If Embark decides to add Laboratory Reagents as a purchasable item, we'll update the article with that information, but for now, you'll just have to pray for the best while checking out the two recommended areas above. Naturally, any Medical area also works, but those with High Loot labels tend to produce the best results overall.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 3:33 PM
The Applied Esoterica Badge is one of the more peculiar additions in PEAK, as the game doesn't describe what needs to be done.
If you're confused about what resurrecting your friend using 'unholy means' might mean, you're not alone. However, completing this badge is less complicated than you might think, even if it may take a fair amount of time to finish.
PEAK Applied Estoerica badge walkthrough
To obtain the Applied Esoterica badge, you'll need to play with at least one other player. You'll first have to let them collapse and die, since the Applied Esoterica badge has the resurrection requirement. If they're not dead, you can't resurrect them, can you?
You're also going to need the Book of Bones. This is a new Mythical item that has been added to PEAK as part of the Roots update. You can get it from the statue (they seem to be always present, but it could be based on luck. We will need further testing).
Once your friend has collapsed and they're dead, read the Book of Bones. This will revive them immediately, but not in the expected fashion. Your friend will be converted into a skeleton. They will have nothing but bones on them. You can read the Book of Bones by equipping it from the inventory and pressing the left mouse button.
This will complete the Applied Esoterica badge in PEAK. Do note that you'll have to let your friends collapse. Otherwise, you won't be able to use the Book of Bones on them. If you try to use it, it will be applied to yourself.
Using the Book of Bones on yourself will automatically convert you into a skeleton, but you won't be dead. In fact, you'll be immune to hunger and such needs, but taking even the minuscule fall damage will immediately kill you. The same rule applies if you use the Book of Bones on a solo run. Opening a cursed chest in skeleton form will also end your run, so be careful about when you want to use this item.
The post How to resurrect a friend using unholy means in PEAK – Applied Esoterica Badge guide appeared first on Destructoid. |
